Manufacturing Design Engineer Jobs
Manufacturing Design Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial equipment, at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in CAD modeling, design for manufacturability, and new product introduction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. In this highly visible hands-on role, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers. The MDE role is empowered and expected to bring creativity to Apple’s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible.
Description
You will be a part of collaborative environment contributing to the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for Apple's hardware enclosures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. You will be expected to: • Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product • Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedules • Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements • Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications • Conduct process optimization DOE’s, using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges • Communicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability • Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members • Familiarity with a phase gate product development approach You may be asked to lead development in one or more of the following areas: CNC machining - Develop all CNC milling and turning processes. Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, High Speed Machining implementation, support the programming and optimization of all CNC-related activities at contract manufacturers worldwide. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Surface Finishing – Develop new processes in the area of blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, plating, anodizing, and PVD in response to cosmetic, functional, and reliability targets. Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met. Glass Processing - Develop all processes for glass scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration and functional coatings (including inks and other thin film deposition techniques). Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met. Assembly - Develop all assembly processes, incorporating welding, gluing/ adhesives, and mechanical-fit based processes. Lead qualification of equipment at suppliers, including detailed documentation of process parameters. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and justify automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics. Painting - Develop all paint processes to achieve cosmetic and surface durability requirements. Scope and specify paint equipment, environmental clean room requirements, evaluate and select most appropriate paints and painting parameters to ensure quality and yield requirements are met.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles
- BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields
- Ability to travel 25%+ is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles
- Understanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
- A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges
- Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data driven manufacturing decisions
- Applies innovative approach to problem solving by leveraging past experiences
- A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence. Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of high precision mechanical manufacturing processes across Apple’s worldwide supply base. In this highly visible hands-on role, you will have direct frequent communication and collaboration with Apple Industrial Design, Product Design, and Manufacturing Design partners, as well as our worldwide suppliers. The MDE role is empowered and expected to bring creativity to Apple’s manufacturing approach, enabling us to deliver our best work to as many customers as possible.
Description
You will be a part of collaborative environment contributing to the creation, evaluation, and implementation of end-to-end manufacturing solutions for Apple's hardware enclosures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Quality Engineering, Global Supply Management, Product Design, and Industrial Design in order to ensure our manufacturing solutions meet our product quality, cost, yield, capacity, schedule, and environmental goals. You will be expected to: • Evaluate product and industrial design goals to understand the dimensional, cosmetic, and functional priorities for the product • Collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Apple’s manufacturing suppliers to align on a manufacturing development strategy with clear goals, deliverables, and schedules • Identify and validate suitable fabrication equipment and processes to meet all Apple design and operational requirements • Develop and document processes including all parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications • Conduct process optimization DOE’s, using data-driven and hands-on approaches together to find solutions to complex challenges • Communicate ongoing process development status to cross-functional teams and lead discussions to align design requirements with manufacturing capability • Willingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing partner sites and collaborate with in-region team members • Familiarity with a phase gate product development approach You may be asked to lead development in one or more of the following areas: CNC machining - Develop all CNC milling and turning processes. Scope appropriate CNC equipment to be used, develop CNC fixtures, implement touch probing, lead the reduction of cycle time, development of advanced cutters and coatings, High Speed Machining implementation, support the programming and optimization of all CNC-related activities at contract manufacturers worldwide. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Surface Finishing – Develop new processes in the area of blasting, tumbling, polishing, wet sanding, lapping, plating, anodizing, and PVD in response to cosmetic, functional, and reliability targets. Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met. Glass Processing - Develop all processes for glass scribe/break, grinding, lapping, polishing, chemical strengthening, decoration and functional coatings (including inks and other thin film deposition techniques). Ensure that quality and yield requirements are met. Assembly - Develop all assembly processes, incorporating welding, gluing/ adhesives, and mechanical-fit based processes. Lead qualification of equipment at suppliers, including detailed documentation of process parameters. Own yield improvement actions and process change decisions based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis. Identify automation opportunities and justify automation projects based on automation line efficiency metrics. Painting - Develop all paint processes to achieve cosmetic and surface durability requirements. Scope and specify paint equipment, environmental clean room requirements, evaluate and select most appropriate paints and painting parameters to ensure quality and yield requirements are met.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles
- BS or higher in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related fields
- Ability to travel 25%+ is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in mechanical product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, high precision fabrication, or similar roles
- Understanding core principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Hands-on approach to engineering and problem-solving
- A quick learner who approaches problems flexibly and proactively identifies solutions in the face of challenges
- Strong ability to influence using clear and concise communication skills to make data driven manufacturing decisions
- Applies innovative approach to problem solving by leveraging past experiences
- A passion for manufacturing and engineering excellence. Unwillingness to compromise on quality and customer satisfaction
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $163,500 and $246,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple23
- Tesla17
- Blue Origin7
- Amazon5
- HCLTech4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Medical Devices
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or Creo for 3D modeling and GD&T
- Experience with design for manufacturability and design for assembly principles
- Familiarity with engineering change order and product lifecycle management processes
- Knowledge of materials selection including metals, plastics, and composites
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, tolerance analysis, and root cause investigation
Tips for Your Manufacturing Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DFM experience
Hiring managers for manufacturing design engineer roles scan for explicit design for manufacturability and design for assembly contributions. Call out the specific tolerances you held, materials you specified, and cost reductions you drove, not just the products you shipped.
List every CAD platform you've used
Job postings frequently gate on a specific tool, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or Creo. Put your CAD proficiencies near the top of your resume so a recruiter reading quickly doesn't skip you for a gap that doesn't exist.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
Design engineer experience is rarely transferable at face value across medical devices, aerospace, and automotive. Filter your search by industry and prioritize roles where your regulatory familiarity, FDA, AS9100, IATF 16949, matches what the posting lists.
Bring a portfolio of annotated drawings to interviews
A hiring panel will ask you to walk through a design decision you made under constraint. Arrive with two or three real drawings or renders you can reference, blurred if necessary for IP, and explain the trade-off between form, function, and cost you resolved.
Negotiate on relocation and tool licensing, not just base pay
Many manufacturing design engineer offers include a seat license for a specific CAD package or a one-time relocation allowance. If the base is firm, those line items are often flexible and add immediate tangible value to the total offer.
Manufacturing Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most manufacturing design engineers?
The most active employers for manufacturing design engineers right now are Apple, Tesla, and Blue Origin, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in aerospace, automotive tier-one suppliers, and medical device manufacturers.
How many manufacturing design engineer jobs are remote?
About 16% of manufacturing design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than average for engineering roles because hands-on lab and factory access is often required. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are documentation-heavy roles focused on CAD modeling, technical writing, and engineering change management rather than production floor support.
How do you become a manufacturing design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Build CAD proficiency in at least one major platform during coursework or internships, and prioritize roles that expose you to full product development cycles rather than single-phase work. Earning a Certified Manufacturing Engineer credential through SME strengthens your candidacy once you have field experience behind you.
How do you get hired as a manufacturing design engineer with little experience?
Focus your applications on new product introduction or sustaining engineering roles, which typically have lower experience floors than lead or principal positions. Internships, co-ops, and capstone projects that produced a working prototype or a production-ready drawing set carry real weight. Demonstrating GD&T literacy and familiarity with an ECO process in your resume can offset a short work history for the right employer.
What does the manufacturing design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone or video interview covering CAD experience, design methodology, and a past project walkthrough. Stronger candidates are then asked to complete a take-home design challenge or present a portfolio review to the engineering team. Final rounds typically involve a panel with manufacturing, quality, and program management stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to manufacturing design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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